Parrot Execution Heads Bourbon Restorations Tale
A New York Press report recounts Napoleon’s parrot mockery of Louis XVIII during his Paris lodging. The bird, kept in a closet, screeched Victor Emmanuel style jeers while guards searched. The startled king ordered the parrot strangled as the first victim of the Bourbon restoration.
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Louis XVI
Louis N VIII
Napoleon
Waterloo
Paris
Jwourdeying
France
Chateau of
Ecouen
Legion of Honor
Louis
New York Press
Ages of the Flags Across Nations
The piece notes the United States flag dates to 1777 with only star additions since, while Britain calls its flag old but the union in current form dates to 1801. It also cites the French tricolor from 1794, the Spanish flag from 1785, and the German and Italian flags tied to their empires.
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United States
Some Hops For Him
A mother questions if her daughter will ever win consent from Mr. Youngbuck amid a stubborn campaign. The dialogue hints at ongoing pressure and a possible change of heart if threat terms are avoided.
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Chicago
Herald
Mysterious Massachusetts Mention Sparks Bewilderment
Fragmentary OCR reads like a clumsy note on a place called the "thes: 3 ics Sprae hills" near Massachusetts. It mentions confusing terms and phrases with unclear authorship and date, leaving the intended subject unreadable.
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Massachusetts
Sprae
Forni
Appendicitis Book Free and Cough Remedy Ad
An advertisement from Preston Co-op Drug Co offers a free Adler-ika book on preventing appendicitis and relieving constipation or gas. It also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe cold treatment for children, claiming quick relief and low risk.
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Presston Co-op Drug Co
Chamberlain
Preston Co-op Drug Co
Painting and paperhanging by R H Dalley
For painting, paperhanging and tinting. All work guaranteed se R. H. Dalley, Phone 109w tf.
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R. H. Dalley
200 Acres Land Lease Offered by Oneida Irrigation District
The Oneida Irrigation District offers 200 acres of land for lease. Applicant: Geo. H. Carver. Details specify area and terms to be arranged with district offices.
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Oneida Irrigation Distrit
Geo. H. Carver
Printing Services Ad Promises Quality and Fair Prices
Local printer advertises fine color printing for up to date designs at reasonable prices. Claims better work and invites customers to call the office for details.
We Want 50 Good Milking Cows at Preston Produce
The Preston Produce Company seeks fifty good milking cows. Potential sellers should contact the firm at phone number 157 for details and arrangements.
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Preston Produce Company
Estray mare advertised for sale at Preston Idaho
Notice states a dark bay mare four years old, about 1300 pounds, unbranded, in possession of A W Stephens marshal Preston precinct. If unclaimed and advertised, horse will be sold January 25 1913 at Williamson feed stable Freaston Idaho to the highest bidder. Dated Preston Idaho December 17 1912.
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Uness
Williamson Feed Stable
Freaston
Idaho
Shenandoah War Tale Heads to Our Next Issue
A forthcoming feature titled Shenandoah will appear in the next issue. The story promises a dramatic frontier wartime narrative with vivid scenes and historical detail.
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Shenandoah
Petition for guardianship and sale of minor estate
In Oneida Idaho Probate Court notice that Thomine Peterson Malsner as guardian seeks leave to sell real and personal property of Hyrum Peterson Cholie Peterson and Elvira Peterson minors to Stephen Christensen Martine Christensen and Ysum Christensen for 75 percent. Hearing set December 26 1912 at 11 o'clock a.m. in Malad Idaho. All interested may appear and show cause why petition should not be granted. Dated December 11 1912. C S Thomas Ex-officio Clerk Probate Court.
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Hyrum Peterson
Cholie Peterson
Elvira Peterson
Thomine Peterson Malsner Puatdion
Stephen Christensen
Martine Christensen
Ysum Christensen
Malad
Idaho
Taxes Due 1912 Payable at Idaho State Bank
Notice to taxpayers that taxes for the year 1912 can be paid at the Idaho State and Savings Bank and a receipt will be given by the bank cashier.
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Idaho State and Savings Bank
Notice of Final Three Year Proof Under Land Entry
Notice is hereby given that Marcat E Dizan of Difton Idaho filed an intention to make Final three-year Proof to establish a land claim on Sec 19 T 4S R 39E. Before United States Commissioner George H Carver at Treston Idaho on December 28 1912. Witnesses Erastus Johqman Larenzg Andirove William J Randall Don C Baxter. Henry W Kiefer Register November 15 1912.
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Department of the Interior
U. S
Clockfoot
Idaho
Mracat E. Dizan
Difton
Idajis
Bu NW
Mer'dion
George Hf. Carver
United States
Vae Treston
Idahy
Erastus Johqman
Sleeping Habits Across Nations and Bed Comforts
The article surveys beds and sleep customs in various countries. It compares pillows and mattress choices from America to China Japan and Russia. It notes European practices and tropical sleeping postures, highlighting foam like feather beds and traditional bedding materials.
Origin of Gloves
The origin of gloves is traced to the time of Amon of the twenty first dynasty by M Daressy in the Egyptian Review. Mittens were found with mummies dating from that period and were made of the same material as the upper garment. It is probable that gloves were worn to match a foot covering that separated the big toe for sandal safety.
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Amon
M. Daressy
Egyptian Review
Renee
No clear event headline from the fragmentary text
An Italian and German newspaper fragment recalls royal scenes with a king, prince and courtier as witnesses to events such as a volcanic eruption and a royal birth. The passage includes garbled dialogue about time and a king’s attendance.
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Italy
Vésuvius
Spain
Timie
Unclear fragment prompts village notice
Ragged OCR text shows a confused scene with a shop counter, a milk bowl, and a yard line drawn. No coherent names, places, dates, or actions to identify a clear notice or event.
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Arishinan
Winning Aswife Artemus Ward Story of Betsy Peasley Courtship
A humorous found text narrates Artemus Ward style courting misadventures between Betsy Jane Peasley and a suitor. The scene shifts from farm life to a near engagement as Betsy challenges the speaker and a parson’s ceremony draws near. The tale blends rustic setting with remembered social ties and playful dialogue.
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Artemus
Ward
Bessie Peasley
Betsy
Jane
Incétin
Betsy Jane
Absurd Sentences From a Proofreader Notebook
A quirky excerpt shows miswritten lines about a dreadful conflict and a repulsed enemy with laughter. It mentions the president's wife entering a miner's sitting room and being offered hair, plus odd crimes and a stolen ox found in a vest pocket.
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Ano
The Wise Mother and the Mismatched Marriage Tale
The fragment describes a wife leaving her husband after a quarrel and returning to her mother while the mother advises perseverance in marriage. It hints at a playful, admonitory village scene and a conversation about romance and social expectations. The text references a butcher, a carving knife, and a conversational style from a Globe-like publication.
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Atehiaon
Globe
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A. W. Stephens
Preston Precinct
Preston Ida
Oneida County
State of Idaho
C.S. Thomas
Rees
Griuropean
China
Tropics
Lapland
Germany
New York Sun
Aswife
Jenkins
Smith
Préston
C. J. Jensen
Rayo Lanterns
Dealera
Continental, Oil
Company
Chey Ahs Bide Eer Cay
Eve
Anh Er
Zeus
Christensen
Brimhall
Ounty Real S
B. Eee
O. Evans
J. W. Stevens
Franklin
Ereston, Idaho
Preston
Tayeor
Ays
Ting
Bree
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